Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Majestic Millenium

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Majestic Millenium

Maison de l'Avenir

5.001 votes

Rank #39,813 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Millenium takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majestic Millenium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man1/4

Majestic Millenium3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majestic Millenium
Sillage & projection: Majestic Millenium
Value for money: Majestic Millenium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

Majestic MilleniumMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Millenium

SillageMajestic Millenium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMajestic MilleniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

Green NotesPink PepperClary SageBergamotThymeLemonBasilAldehydes

Heart

Bitter AlmondCorianderLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonJasmineNutmeg

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreumCedarwoodVanillaMaltolAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Work 33%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#39,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

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Majestic Millenium opens with a burst of pink pepper and clary sage, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and bitter almond. The dry down reveals a warm base of guaiac wood and sandalwood. It suits those seeking a versatile, fresh-spicy signature for daily wear.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Majestic Millenium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majestic Millenium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium lasts longest (Majestic Millenium 100/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium projects furthest (Majestic Millenium 100/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Majestic Millenium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Majestic Millenium better for summer or winter?

1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear; Majestic Millenium suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and Majestic Millenium?

1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Majestic Millenium has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Castoreum.